Colombia’s government on Friday announced an expedition to remove items of “incalculable value” from the wreck of the legendary San Jose galleon, which sank in 1708 while laden with gold, silver and emeralds estimated to be worth billions of dollars. The 316-year-old wreck, often called the “holy grail” of shipwrecks, has been controversial, because it is […]
Rep. Jim Clyburn, one of the most influential Democrats in Congress, says young and Black voters could easily determine the 2024 presidential election — and that they need to take that responsibility seriously. “Be selfish, young people, and think about your future,” Clyburn, who recently announced he would be stepping down from his House leadership […]
It was early December in Lynn, Mass., and Katahira-san, GE’s star ambassador of lean manufacturing, was performing a teach-in. The location was a GE defense jet engine plant where the spry Japanese-born consultant was headlining a kaizen (or “continuous improvement”) event. Walking the factory floor alongside Katahira-san was none other than GE’s CEO, Larry Culp. […]
Bass Reeves, a former slave who became a deputy U.S. Marshal, is the subject of a new television series on Paramount Plus. From the hills of eastern Oklahoma, the legendary U.S. deputy marshal Bass Reeves rode with a posse into the Indian Territory, what is now Oklahoma. Setting out from Fort Smith, Arkansas, Bass Reeves — […]
After nearly 40 years, a Sparta estate once home to one of the most legendary CEOs of the era of excess, RJR Nabisco’s F. Ross Johnson, is back on the market. Johnson’s former hilltop retreat at 210 East Mountain Road is quickly gaining interest, however, partially due to its four-season splendor, said Ryan McGurl, the […]
The famous Roddenberry family is headed to the final frontier. The DNA of “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry and his wife, Majel Barrett-Roddenberry, as well as that of their son, Rod, is set to launch Jan. 8, on the debut liftoff of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur rocket. The main goals of the flight are […]
Charlotte’s food scene is full of popular new and old restaurants, cafes and diners with even more on the way. One local spot has been named among the most legendary restaurants in the South. Southern Living magazine released a list of iconic restaurants that have had a lasting impact on their communities with their food, […]
Shecky Greene, the legendary stand-up comedian who spent decades as one of the biggest acts in Las Vegas, has died at the age of 97. Greene’s widow Marie Musso Greene, his wife of 41 years, confirmed the comic’s death Sunday to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, noting that he died at natural causes early December 31 […]
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk, the frontman of Ukraine’s iconic band Okean Elzy (Elsa’s Ocean), recorded a video message from Lviv, one of the many cities targeted in Russia’s massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine on Dec. 29. Read also: Dead & injured in Lviv – 1,000+ km from the front – as Russia attacks sleeping civilians […]
Jim Rogers.REUTERS/Bobby Yip Jim Rogers expects a multi-asset bubble to burst and the American economy to run into trouble. George Soros’ cofounder hopes to profit by shorting the “Magnificent Seven” stocks at the right time. Rogers touted gold and silver, warned the inflation threat isn’t over, and slammed the Fed. Jim Rogers expects asset prices […]
Jeremy Grantham.Boston Globe/Getty Images Jeremy Grantham warned a “superbubble” in asset prices would likely end in a painful recession. The veteran investor discussed housing affordability and income inequality in a recent interview. Grantham also touched on Elon Musk, the Fed, his own net worth, and the meme-stock mania of 2021. Jeremy Grantham rang the alarm […]
Norman Lear, the legendary television producer who created groundbreaking series such as “All in the Family,” “Maude,” “The Jeffersons” and “One Day at a Time,” has died, CBS News has confirmed. He was 101. Lear died of natural causes Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles, family spokesperson Lara Bergthold said in a statement Wednesday. […]